Does using birth control reduce my risk of ovarian cancer?
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Patricia Geraghty answered:Birth Control pills and other hormonal contraception such as the vaginal ring absolutely reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. The numbers vary among the different studies, but three to five years of hormonal contraception use reduces the risk of ovarian cancerby 50-80%. This protection seems to last for many years even after the pills or ring are discontinued.Birth Control pills and other hormonal contraception such as the vaginal ring absolutely reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. The numbers vary among the different studies, but three to five years of hormonal contraception use reduces the risk of... More -
Dr. Charla Simon of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:Women who are on the birth control pill have a lower than average risk of ovarian cancer, and this protection from the disease appears to last for at least 5-10 years after discontiuing the pill.
The greatest decrease in risk is seen in women who used the birth control pill for 5 or more years.
Women who are on the birth control pill have a lower than average risk of ovarian cancer, and this protection from the disease appears to last for at least 5-10 years after discontiuing the pill. The greatest decrease in risk is seen in women... More -
Dr. Donnica Moore answered:Watch as women's health expert and advocate Dr. Donnica Moore explains how using birth control pills may reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Watch as women's health expert and advocate Dr. Donnica Moore explains how using birth control pills may reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer. More -
Dr. Barbara Goff answered:Watch as gynecologic oncologist Dr. Barbara Goff explains whether or not using birth control will reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
Watch as gynecologic oncologist Dr. Barbara Goff explains whether or not using birth control will reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. More -
Dr. Robin Miller answered:Wondering if your birth control pills help reduce your risk of ovarian cancer?
Watch the video to learn more from Dr. Robin Miller about how birth control affects your risk of ovarian cancer.
Wondering if your birth control pills help reduce your risk of ovarian cancer? Watch the video to learn more from Dr. Robin Miller about how birth control affects your risk of ovarian cancer. More
